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      07-29-2014, 09:39 AM   #1
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What do I do with my stock run flat summers????

Just picked up a 328i x drive sport line and had a few questions for the experts out there...

This is my situation:
1) 19 inch rims w/ summer tires (run flats)
2) Purchased tire and rim protection which dealer said will cover me all year round for 5 years as long as I have rims / tires purchased from BMW (summer or winter tires I end up purchasing)
3) I live in Toronto....

My questions are:

1) I get I will need to switch out the summers as we get close to winter....BUT what is the best thing for me to do given my situation? Given the car is AWD would if suffice for me to buy a set of all seasons from BMW (so as to make sure I am covered under the wheel and tire protection), and never again worry about switching between summer / winter tires? I drove around in a FWD with all seasons this past winter and it seemed ok....is it even possible to buy and switch out the all seasons from BMW?

2) Do I just go ahead and buy a winter tire / rim set from BMW at a ridiculous price and constantly switch between the two? Is the grip of snow tires that much better relative to all seasons to warrant? (remember..i was fine with all seasons on a FWD...)

3) Do I buy a winter tire / rim package myself from tire rack, etc. but then only be covered under the rim / tire protection package for the summer months?

Any advice / suggestions would be much appreciated....
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      07-29-2014, 11:16 AM   #2
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Here in Quebec, winter tires are mandatory.
But even before they were, I had a winter and a summer complete set for all my cars.

For me a all season is a bad compromise in every situation, but still an available option.

I would try 2, and if not possible at a good price, I would do 3.
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Just picked up a 328i x drive sport line and had a few questions for the experts out there...

This is my situation:
1) 19 inch rims w/ summer tires (run flats)
2) Purchased tire and rim protection which dealer said will cover me all year round for 5 years as long as I have rims / tires purchased from BMW (summer or winter tires I end up purchasing)
3) I live in Toronto....

My questions are:

1) I get I will need to switch out the summers as we get close to winter....BUT what is the best thing for me to do given my situation? Given the car is AWD would if suffice for me to buy a set of all seasons from BMW (so as to make sure I am covered under the wheel and tire protection), and never again worry about switching between summer / winter tires? I drove around in a FWD with all seasons this past winter and it seemed ok....is it even possible to buy and switch out the all seasons from BMW?

2) Do I just go ahead and buy a winter tire / rim set from BMW at a ridiculous price and constantly switch between the two? Is the grip of snow tires that much better relative to all seasons to warrant? (remember..i was fine with all seasons on a FWD...)

3) Do I buy a winter tire / rim package myself from tire rack, etc. but then only be covered under the rim / tire protection package for the summer months?

Any advice / suggestions would be much appreciated....
where did you purchase your car? i was told with the rim and tire coverage, they wil lcover for any tire you buy.. you have me questioning myslef now and i do want to know the answer myself. But id suggest getting the all winter tires and stay away from all seasons. this is from bmw.ca:

The Service Contract is always restricted to the original vehicle and the tires and rims which are installed, and any subsequent set of tires and rims that are of manufacturer specification. The service contract can be transferred to a new private owner of the vehicle. Proof of purchase may be requested.

From what i understand you can purchase winters from anywhere as long as it follows the specification of BMW

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      07-29-2014, 12:08 PM   #4
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I had a winter and a summer complete set for all my cars.

For me a all season is a bad compromise in every situation, but still an available option.

I would try 2, and if not possible at a good price, I would do 3.
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      07-30-2014, 07:33 AM   #5
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where did you purchase your car? i was told with the rim and tire coverage, they wil lcover for any tire you buy.. you have me questioning myslef now and i do want to know the answer myself. But id suggest getting the all winter tires and stay away from all seasons. this is from bmw.ca:

The Service Contract is always restricted to the original vehicle and the tires and rims which are installed, and any subsequent set of tires and rims that are of manufacturer specification. The service contract can be transferred to a new private owner of the vehicle. Proof of purchase may be requested.

From what i understand you can purchase winters from anywhere as long as it follows the specification of BMW
Shakes - bought it at Autohaus on Steeles. It's funny you mentioned that because when i first read the details online I thought it would cover rims and tires that I purchase on my own as long as it is "manufacturer specification". Spoke to the delivery specialist and she told me that it was the case, whereas my SA told me it would only apply to rims and tires i buy from bmw. Definitely will need to confirm, let me know if you get any answers.

What is "manufacturer specification" though...?
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      07-30-2014, 10:31 AM   #6
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Shakes - bought it at Autohaus on Steeles. It's funny you mentioned that because when i first read the details online I thought it would cover rims and tires that I purchase on my own as long as it is "manufacturer specification". Spoke to the delivery specialist and she told me that it was the case, whereas my SA told me it would only apply to rims and tires i buy from bmw. Definitely will need to confirm, let me know if you get any answers.

What is "manufacturer specification" though...?
hmm thats good to know and now that makes me wonder that there wording on the warranty specification is not clear. Im going to find out at my delearship to confirm (Endras BMW). Also check your papers they have details as well
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hmm thats good to know and now that makes me wonder that there wording on the warranty specification is not clear. Im going to find out at my delearship to confirm (Endras BMW). Also check your papers they have details as well
Let me know what they say..
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I'm somewhat in the same situation and here is what my understanding is.
Firstly, i have a rear wheel drive setup.

I bought the wheel and tire package which covers the current set of rims and summer tires that came with the car. Dealer said i can buy any summer tire from anywhere(any bmw dealer, tire rack or other tire store) and the coverage is still valid for the 5 years. For winters, i would need to buy a winter rim and tire set from the same bmw dealer to be covered under the wheel and tire package.

the dealer quoted me $4200 for a winter rim/tire set. that is an absurd amount to pay.

I can buy a set of aftermarket rims for $1500 or under (as i'm not concerned with my winter setup) and 4 tires for approx $1000 totalling $2500. Paying up for the bmw winter set is not worth it just to be covered under the wheel/tire package.

also, i'm in toronto and have 19inch rims, and have hit at least 9 potholes HARD that left me feeling like my car is broken, and there has been ZERO after effects so far. no rattles, alignment still good etc.

I'm left feeling that the wheel and tire package i purchased was a complete waste of money. however, i have piece of mind that i'm covered on my 19's.

For the aftermarket winters, i plan to get 18's so there will be less chance of denting the rim etc.
do your self a favor and save the money you'd spend on the BMW winter setup which could be better spent on new tires if you get a puncture...

Thats my two cents...
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I'm somewhat in the same situation and here is what my understanding is.
Firstly, i have a rear wheel drive setup.

I bought the wheel and tire package which covers the current set of rims and summer tires that came with the car. Dealer said i can buy any summer tire from anywhere(any bmw dealer, tire rack or other tire store) and the coverage is still valid for the 5 years. For winters, i would need to buy a winter rim and tire set from the same bmw dealer to be covered under the wheel and tire package.

the dealer quoted me $4200 for a winter rim/tire set. that is an absurd amount to pay.

I can buy a set of aftermarket rims for $1500 or under (as i'm not concerned with my winter setup) and 4 tires for approx $1000 totalling $2500. Paying up for the bmw winter set is not worth it just to be covered under the wheel/tire package.

also, i'm in toronto and have 19inch rims, and have hit at least 9 potholes HARD that left me feeling like my car is broken, and there has been ZERO after effects so far. no rattles, alignment still good etc.

I'm left feeling that the wheel and tire package i purchased was a complete waste of money. however, i have piece of mind that i'm covered on my 19's.

For the aftermarket winters, i plan to get 18's so there will be less chance of denting the rim etc.
do your self a favor and save the money you'd spend on the BMW winter setup which could be better spent on new tires if you get a puncture...

Thats my two cents...
that interesting your dealer told you that, cause mine told me for winters are still covered. i will be calling my CA today to confirm this coverage or going into dealearship. cause i think they are twisting their words a bit.. if anyone else confirms please pass message off
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Dealer just sold me the Rim and Tire protection package which covers any wheel and tire on the car... The warranty follows the VIN of the vehicle, not the style of rims and tires you have... they have to have more than 25% tread left though to claim warranty.... It's good for aftermarket wheels is how they sold me on it! $700 later! they better not be lying!
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Dealer just sold me the Rim and Tire protection package which covers any wheel and tire on the car... The warranty follows the VIN of the vehicle, not the style of rims and tires you have... they have to have more than 25% tread left though to claim warranty.... It's good for aftermarket wheels is how they sold me on it! $700 later! they better not be lying!
I hope you have it in writing explicitly saying that aftermarket wheel and tire combos are covered.
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Dealer just sold me the Rim and Tire protection package which covers any wheel and tire on the car... The warranty follows the VIN of the vehicle, not the style of rims and tires you have... they have to have more than 25% tread left though to claim warranty.... It's good for aftermarket wheels is how they sold me on it! $700 later! they better not be lying!
My dealer told me the same thing, that any tire/wheel on the car is covered. They also mentioned a maximum dollar amount per corner though so you can't buy crazy solid 18K gold wheels and have them covered lol. I can't remember what the maximum was, all I know is that it was more than I was planning to spend by a significant amount.

As for the OPs question, get a dedicated set of winter tires/wheels! You will not regret it, stopping on winters does not compare with all-seasons at all. And if the set saves you from one minor fender bender, they've already paid for themselves plus more in saved insurance premiums.

Plus you'll find with two sets, you'll buy tires less because they wear out at half the rate. In the long run it's more than worth it!

I'm biased though because I've had winter tires save my hide on more than one occasion......
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Let me know what they say..
just found out from my delaer and any tire is covered withing reason of course. But you do not need to buy winter tires from BMW. Any wither tire will be covered
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It says in your wheel and tire contract you signed when you first bought the car and warranty!!! Doesn't anyone read their paperwork and fine print before they sign? LOL
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It says in your wheel and tire contract you signed when you first bought the car and warranty!!! Doesn't anyone read their paperwork and fine print before they sign? LOL
even with the ontract the wrods are very miss leading even on the website stating what the warranty covers. for example : "scruff on rims from pot holes etc.." on rim is suppoosed to be covered but bmw will only replace rims if its damaged and can not be on car anymore.
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